Carbon fiber- where to get it?

[EricElson]

Hello

I'm thinking about using Carbon Fiber For handle scales....

I was just wondering where on EARTH you can find this stuff.....?

Also I've heard its really hazardous to work with, if this is true what precautions should I take?

Thanks as always

Eric

 

[3/16th's]

Halpern Titanium is the only place I've found that sells it in sizes suitable for knifemaking. They also sell titanium (like, duh!) and other odds and ends for folder-making. Hope this helps!

aka; Totally Tactical

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[Pelle]

Try some boat supply stores. They usually have carbon fibre as it is used to repair hulls of boats. Don´t forget to buy epoxy while you are there. Ask them to help you with cutting etc as you´ll need special ceramic scissors. CF will kill any ordinary scissor - fast.

 

[Normark]

Hey Eric....

Drop CKG member Rick Frigault an email..Rick uses CF quite a bit and can give you the ins and outs of using it....

ttyle Eric...

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[Sumo]

actually you should try Carver on the forums here, think his email is gpiszar@aol.com, if memory serves he was selling 6.5 X 1.5 X .150
thick slabs for $5/each USD.
Real nice looking stuff, polishes up beautiful and has a sweet pattern to it

as for precautions, think I've read somewhere it'll seriously damage your lungs if you breathe it in, something to do with the little micro fibers scarring the lung tissue.
Also it'd probably be a good idea to cover up as much as possible and sprinkle baby powder on whatever exposed skin that might get doused with the dust (itches like a b*tch)

Other then that, it's great stuff to work with, and looks killer once you're done

Rich

 

[AJ1]

Hi i just wanted to say that i bought some Carbon fiber from Carver, and it was really good stuff and it was a pleasure to do business with him.

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[Tmac]

Koval Knives have it in there newest catalog.
Part number:CAR-SQ
Description: Black Plain Weave Carbon Fiber
Size: 1/8"x3"x12"
Price: $29.95 USD

You definitely want to be wearing a good respirator when working with this stuff.

Koval Knives
P.O. Box 492
5819 Zarley Street, Suite A
New Albany, Ohio 43054
phone (800) 556-4837 http://www.kovalknives.com
email: koval@kovalknives.com

Take care,
Tom

 

[tom mayo]

I will add...wear a respirator ALL the time. there is bad stuff floating in the air of any knife shop, and you cant see it!!!!!! of course when you have just finished a particularly fine piece and you want to light up a Fuentes, you have to take your mask off!!

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[This message has been edited by tom mayo (edited 06-09-2000).]

 

[EricElson]

Thanks for all the help Guys...

I Have two sets of slabs in the mail From Mr. Piszar, Great guy to do business with!

Anyway, I'll keep you posted on the blades these slabs are destined for.......i cant wait!!!!

L8R
Eric